Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Taiwan. ⋯ The prevalence of DM in Taiwan in 1993-1996 was relatively high, given a mean BMI of 23 kg/m2 in adults. Gender and regional differences were apparent in DM prevalence and awareness and in mean BMI.